Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds more prisoners

Prior to the exchange, a Russian drone and missile attack injured 15 people in Kyiv.

Published: May 24, 2025 7:54am

Updated: May 24, 2025 7:58am

Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds more prisoners shortly after a Russian strike on Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia’s defense ministry revealed each country received 307 more soldiers, according to the Associated Press.

“Among those who returned today are soldiers from our army, the State Border Service, and the National Guard of Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said on his official Telegram channel. “We expect more to come tomorrow.”

Prior to the latest exchange, a Russian drone and missile attack injured 15 people in Kyiv.

Both sides swapped 390 prisoners each on May 23.

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